The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#283

283. How Beauteous are Their Feet

1 How beauteous are their feet,
Who stand on Zion's hill!
Who bring salvation on their tongues,
And words of peace reveal.

2 How charming is their voice!
How sweet their tidings are!
Zion, behold thy Saviour King;
He reigns and triumphs here.

3 How happy are our ears,
That hear this joyful sound,
Which kings and prophets waited for,
And sought, but never found!

4 How blessèd are our eyes,
That see this heavenly light!
Prophets and kings desired it long,
But died without the sight.

5 The watchmen join their voice,
And tuneful notes employ;
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs,
And deserts learn the joy.

6 The Lord makes bare His arm
Through all the earth abroad;
Let all the nations now behold
Their Saviour and their God.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How beauteous are their feet
• Title: How Beauteous are Their Feet
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 52:7
  ;
  Romans 10:15
• Topic: The Church: The Ministry; Church: Ministry

Tune Information

• Name: FRACONIA
• Composer (attributed to): Johann Georg Ebeling (about 1620-1676)
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: E♭ Major